Kolkata to Baghmundi – Ayodhya Hills – Purulia – ep1

Ajodhya Hills, is a small plateau with hilly surroundings located in the Purulia district of the state West Bengal, India. It is the easternmost part of the Chhotanagpur Plateau and extended part of Eastern Ghats range. Highest peak of Ajodhya Hills is Chamtaburu (699 m). The nearby populated town area is Baghmundi.

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LOCATION

Ayodhya Pahar – Purulia, West Bengal, India

CO-ORDINATES: 23°11’24.1″N 86°03’02.0″E

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BEST TIME TO VISIT

Round the Year except summer months

BUCKET LIST

• Marble Lake
  
  Tucked away between the hillocks of Ajodhya Pahar is this lesser-known destination known as the Marble Lake of Purulia. When Purulia or Central Bengal is mentioned, the things that come to our mind are definitely limited. It’s hard to overlook the felicity of rural Bengal and the viridescent vibes amidst the laterite soils, yes. However, the qualms of nature seem to be unlimited as beyond the treks and terracotta temples of Purulia lies this evocative destination. All the way to the panoply hills of Muruguma with Gram-Bangla in the rear-view, you will stumble upon this gorge popularly known as the Marble Lae of Purulia.

• Bamni Falls
  
  The scene indicates the unblemished purity of nature when not ravaged by human habitation. It represents the vitality, spirit and enjoyment of nature. The air is damp and moist. The smell is of spruce trees which surround the waterfall and stream and of the soggy, wet air. The sound of flowing water is all that can be heard. The water, making its way around, over and through the rocks, makes a beautiful noise. Green bushes cover the hill where large rocks are not exposing themselves. Below the bushes are signs of erosion where the flowing water has carried the dirt down the hill. The erosion is barely noticeable; the many beautiful aspects of the scene conceal this minuscule flaw of perfection. Moss, drenched in water, covers the rocks and huge logs which lay on the bank of the stream. The moss is light yellow in some areas and dark green in others. Small plants and algae are on the rocks as well. The whole area brings an uplifting feeling. It is an area to connect with one’s inner soul and to raise one’s spirits. A place to sit, daydream and simply enjoy the uniqueness of the peaceful, serene nature which is becoming rare.
• Turga Falls
  
  It’s a cascading water fall. Its water is the very clear. One can see through it as if it were a piece of glass. The water slid down smoothly as it fell, having no problems with the giant drop. The sleek sapphire descent was simply staggering to observe. Each drop of water fell with its own clarity, making a vast splash upon the level surface below. This Turga waterfall seems downpour from clear sky. The giant spray from below was reaching up towards the sky in order to touch it. It’s really magnificent watching. The onslaught of water was like a cascade of never-ending rain. The drop downward was drenching, dripping, and dousing to those daring enough to look at it. Though, it can seem a bit overwhelming, the view is one of the most breathtaking ever seen. Every rock protruding out made the water grasp for something in the distance as it fell out of the sky. The splashes emerging out of the water was steam coming off the ground on a cold day. The clouds covered the clean cobalt color soaking the sky. The clouds were small puffs of cotton floating in the sky. They floated in the sky, making the picture that much better than it was before. The air was vacant of birds as the noise ear-shattering. Every glimpse of the sky was like a pathway to another land in the way that it shone through. It glowed with an amazingly bright light that couldn’t be compared to anything else. The horizon was a never-ending line that followed the water in unison. The sky and the water met along the edge of nothingness. The simplest thing in the picture has become like the most superb stroke on a painting.
  
• Upper Dam
  
  Upper Dam of Purulia Pumped Storage Hydel Power Project: 36 Km from Balarampur Rly. Station. 18 Km from Matha. 10 Km from Bagmundi.

• Lower Dam
  
  Lower Dam of Purulia Pumped Storage Hydel Power Project: 36 Km from Balarampur Rly. Station. 18 Km from Matha. 10 Km from Bagmundi

• Durge Bera
  
  Durge Bera is 40 feet deep artificially made water body. It gives a amazing color under a clear sky. The water turns blues and looks fresh pure and transparent. Therefore this place is also known as “Nil Jal “too. This place has been created by extracting hard igneous rocks which has been used for construction of Hydro Project. So the extracted rocks are everywhere surrounding the water body.

• Deulghat
  
  Deulghat, a place near Boram in Arsha PS. It has the ruins of 15 temples near the Kansai River. The stucco decoration is the notable architecture made on the temple. The entrances of those temples are entangled with the branches of trees, casting an eerie. However these temples are the representations of the age, when they were built. The excellent skills are evident in the wreckage of the temples and idols reflect strong evidences of SEN & PAL empires. Moreover the temples adorned with the graceful carve, attracts visitors, and hence are important in the tourism of Purulia.
  
• Murguma
  
  It is located in the north of Begunkodar within Jhalda Block and is about 55 kms from Purulia town. The dam is on the tributary of Kangsabati river. This is a very good picnic spot. The natural beauty of Ajodhya hill is visible from this point.
  
• Sita Kund
  
  Sita Kunda is located in Bagandi village under Ajodhya Gram Panchyat at Baghmundi Block of Purulia district of West Bengal. It’s a beautiful place surrounded by small water bodies with lotus floating on them. The mesmeric medium dense natural forest with peaceful surrounding makes it a perfect tourist destination that gives a rustic ambience and for whole hearted prayer.
  

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MORE REFERENCE

• Wikipedia
• Government of West Bengal